Emma Denny
Dunnamaggin,Kilkenny
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist with experience conducting assessments and delivering evidence-based interventions across acute inpatient and community settings. Skilled in promoting person-centered care, supporting individuals to achieve their goals improve their quality of life.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Occupational therapist
Tallaght Adult Mental Health Service
Tallaght, Dublin
2024.12 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify a client's strengths, challenges and functional needs.
- Collaboratively set goals with the client to deliver person-centered interventions to support daily living, self-care and participation in vocational and leisure opportunities.
- Supported clients with managing symptoms and developing coping strategies through psychoeducation and therapeutic activities.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions focused on skill development and meaningful occupational engagement.
Occupational therapist
Acute Psychiatric Unit, Tallaght Hospital
Tallaght, Dublin
2023.07 - 2024.12
- Conducted functional and occupational assessments for patients admitted to a secure mental health unit.
- Developed and implemented individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, focusing on recovery and skill acquisition/restoration in preparation for discharge.
- Collaborated closely with the multidisciplinary team and attended ward rounds to inform care planning and support risk management.
- Designed and implemented referral pathways and prioritization guidelines to enhance the efficiency and clinical flow within the OT Department.
- Developed and facilitated therapeutic groups to promote occupational engagement and enhance social interaction amongst patients.
Education
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Limerick
Limerick 2021.09 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Health and Society
Dublin City University
Dublin 2018.09 - 2021.05
Second Level Education -
St Brigid's College, Callan
Kilkenny 2012.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Trauma-Informed approaches
- Creativity in therapy
- Therapeutic communication
- Clinical documentation efficiency
- Autism spectrum disorder experience
Certification
- Occupational Formulation and Measurable Goal-Setting Training
- Remotivation Process Training.
Timeline
Occupational therapist
Tallaght Adult Mental Health Service
2024.12 - Current
Occupational therapist
Acute Psychiatric Unit, Tallaght Hospital
2023.07 - 2024.12
Master of Science - Occupational Therapy
University of Limerick
2021.09 - 2023.05
Bachelor of Science - Health and Society
Dublin City University
2018.09 - 2021.05
Second Level Education -
St Brigid's College, Callan
2012.09 - 2018.06